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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,249.92, 22,861.72 and 7,341.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,249.92, 22,861.72 and 7,341.56 is: 11,006.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,249.92 : 22,861.72 = 7,341.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,249.92/22,861.72 = 7,341.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,249.92x = 22,861.72 × 7,341.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,249.92x = 167,840,689.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,840,689.08/15,249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,006.00

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